We were all thinking, What a wreck. We did that album and then we went into rehearsals, putting the show and the concept together. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. It was close to Christmas. Try again later. This American singer is famous for being a part of the Village People during the late '70s. Apr 19, 1965 - Mar 28, 2014. Helen L. Hodo, 83 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in her home. Resend Activation Email. Village People perform on Soul Train. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121872796/david-ray-hodo. I never had to wait a table. Try again. They didnt take Doctor Jazz out on the road. When the pianist got done playing, I was asked to sit down at the piano and play. It was loud and frightening, but exciting at the same time. Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. ), Hodo (Construction Worker), Jones (Cowboy) and Hughes (Leather Man) in full regalia, accompanied by horses, motorcycles, and tractor trailers. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. When Joan left to host The Tonight Show, Debbie Reynolds replaced her as our opening act. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Every time my dad brought home strawberry or orange crates, I would make houses out of them. We performed before an audience of over 50,000 in a soccer stadium, he says. Y.M.C.A. topped the UK Singles Chart and climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 while In the Navy followed into the top five. The audience would not let her leave the stage. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Failed to delete flower. [2] Hodo appeared as a chorus member in numerous musicals, including Salvation, a touring company of Funny Girl in 1972,[3] a Broadway revival of Pal Joey in 1976 and The Red BlueGrass Western Flyer Show at the Goodspeed Opera House in 1977. However, Hodo decided to retire his hard hat after recording the groups latest single Lets Go Back to the Dance Floor (2013). Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Marilu was a hoot! You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. ' David Ray Hodo was possibly born in 1946, the son of Lee Ander Hodo (1887-1969) and his 2nd wife Essie Mae (Berryhill) Hodo (1909-1984). I remember she had a pony tail. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. {Lee's 1st wife Florence Vivian (Kelly) Hodo was about 40 years old when she died in 1930, and Lee and Essie were married about 1932.} Burial was in Hills of Calvary Memorial Park, Nashville. I wasnt going out for serious stuff. Then we moved over to W. 70th Street. She had this very insouciant, tousled look that was very sexy. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. Learn more about merges. Katharine Hepburn was bringing it into New York. This was Edwards first theater thing so it was totally throwing him. Nearly overnight, Village People became one of Casablancas marquee acts, holding court alongside Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. It equipped him to endure everything from industry politics to wardrobe malfunctions to performing conditions that tested all manner of resilience. Part of whats made Village People survive four decades of personnel changes, commercial disappointments, and changing musical tastes is the appeal of six distinct personalities. I grew up on Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, all of them. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Since I was a little boy, I wanted to be an architect, he says. Did anyone in your family have musical talent? Marilu Henner was in the chorus. Shes very real. No, I loved it immediately. Receive a notification when services are updated. As a kid, I could do dead-on Slim Whitman impersonations. You arrived in New York during the early 70s. She does this faux Gypsy Rose Lee striptease. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She was a doll to work with. See more. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors strives to help you and your family to achieve peace of mind which is an important part of the healing process. Along the way, Lee got to know many of the acts that opened for the Village People. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He appeared with the group in the 1980 musical film Can't Stop the Music and the accompanying promotional television special Magic Night which also featured Cher and Hugh Hefner. . Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. He had this incredible falsetto voice. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. ). ERIC HODO OBITUARY. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. She taught me all the latest dances. Its really kind of sad because shes a phenomenal talent. There are no events scheduled. The audition was held in a sleazy studio that Id never been to. There was this sign on the bar saying, Coming soon, rock and roll oldies series. Aerosmith was booked the week after us to play the same little club. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Lees musical career began by accident. There was nothing going on in Equity. It was only later when Linda Ronstadt came along and kind of turned it into folk rock that I realized how much I loved this country western music. Occupation. I was such a country bumpkin that Id never seen a stage production until I was 19. Its one of many appearances the group does to promote their starring role in Cant Stop the Music (1980). 9, 2009. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 14:58. I started college as an art major. They couldnt afford them. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The show was full of hookers. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. When Dixie came out and did Zip, Id never seen someone steal a show in five minutes. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial HospitalGolden Triangle. In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. GREAT NEWS! While Village People continues to perform, Hodo is adjusting to life off the road and reflecting on a career thats taken him from the Broadway stage to some of the worlds biggest stadiums. He was born September 22, 1922, to the late Will Hodo and . You never saw dog shit on the sidewalk. It was somewhere on 34th St. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The producer had struck disco gold with the Ritchie Family on Brazil (1975), Arabian Nights (1976), and African Queens (1977), and caught the interest of Neil Bogart at Casablanca Records. Mr. Hodo was born Nov. 27, 1946, in Reform, Ala., to the late Walter Lee Hodo Sr. and Elvania Bradley Hodo. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. No short summary of Doug's life can begin to describe the impact that he has had in the world at large or his impact on the Christian Kingdom of God.Doug's career began in the US Army in 1954 with a deployment to Germany during the. David Hodo Death Fact Check. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Did you feel overwhelmed by the city or did you fit in right away? He is survived by his sisters, Pearlie Williams of Ethelsville, Ala., Lucille Patton of Reform, Ala., and Ruthie Lee Hodo of Columbus; brother, Walter Hodo Jr. of Reform; stepchildren, Rosie Williams, Ozie Salter, Ora and John Saddler, Ruth Gordon Patmon and Shelly Hogan. Please reset your password. She sang all day long when she did housework. (1974). Hodo has also appeared on numerous television programs, including Married With Children, The Love Boat and The Osbournes. The pin spot hit me, and a sound went up from the crowd that was almost scary. For all practical purposes, he was the Village People.. Dixie was on a soap opera (The Edge of Night) so shed show up in a limo with her script. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Its right between Santa Cruz and Carmel. Pantaleon Garza, Jr, age 66, of Hondo, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023, in Hondo. How did you find out about that audition? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. That drive was there.. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. Sacramento is pristine. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. Their hits include songs like "Macho Man", "In the Navy" and the universal bop known as "Y.M.C.A.". Pal Joey was another show that could have been incredible. I didnt know it could even do that! There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Weve updated the security on the site. It cost 35 cents. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Desert Publications Inc. Arthur departed this life on Saturday, December 11, 2004. HODO Charlie Blake Hodo, age 89, was called home to the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. She was funny and she sang beautifully. Please try again later. But I was this miracle child at the piano. I praise Marilu til the sun goes down. Pastor Randy Moore, Officiant. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It was weird for me because when the group first started, I hated them. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. You say hello to people when you pass them on the sidewalk. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Morali, who died of AIDS in 1991, quickly developed a sexual obsession with his newest protg. Obituary. How did it feel to land a role on Broadway? Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The group never got along. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Neither one of them were up to the task. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I had gone home to California thinking about just returning to California. Lee performed one last time with the Village People in 1985 at the popular Los Angeles disco Studio One. Highland Memorial Gardens. I opened the door and the first thing I saw was a pile of dog shit. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I spent all my allowance on 45s. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Cyma Rubin, who produced Doctor Jazz, was the one that famously chopped one of the other producers out of No, No Nanette. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. I remember thinking, How did we get here from where we started?. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. Theyd scream and run off stage. Please call us directly at(615) 255-2371if you require immediate assistance. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. An expression of wide-eyed amazement still illuminates his face as he remembers a night 25 years ago in Peru. 'David Ray Hodo was born on February 12, 1946 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, the son of Lee Ander Hodo (18871969) and his 2nd wife Essie Mae (Berryhill) Hodo (19091984). 1975-2013. Its like she already knew what she was going to become. Visitation is today from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. This was in a beautiful area in California called Aptos. May 3, 1980. Doctor Jazz was a wonderful concept. Ways to honor Bennie Hodo's life and legacy. What was your social world like, in terms of congregating with other actors or other musicians? 1999-2021 PopMatters Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The last year I performed with them, I remember driving out to the Jersey beach, in a freezing winter, to some little dive. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [4] He was also a guest on What's My Line as a roller skating fire eater.[5]. Years active. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Michael "Micah" Joseph Clements, Jr., Andrew "Drew" Cole Clements, Luke Douglas Clements, John Gunter "Gunter" Clements, Hannah Leigh Hodo, Grace Ann Hodo, Edward Douglas "Douglas" Hodo, III, Hayden Ryan Hodo, Cole Bennett Hodo and Austin Gunter Hodo. She wore thick red lipstick that was very shiny. Pallbearers will be his nephews. David Hodo was born in Hollywood Hills, California on July 7, 1947. Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. Mar 14, 2023. I said, I feel like an ass. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. DAVID HODO OBITUARY. Then three of us got together (we added a fourth roommate) and got a large apartment on W. 79th St. We spent several years there. These days his soothing baritone voice syncopates piano rhythms within the serene confines of restaurants such as Bing Crosbys or Spencers. She . Failed to delete memorial. People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. English My mother had a beautiful singing voice. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. I picked up a stage magazine, either Show Business or Backstage, I cant remember which one. [1], Hodo was born in San Andreas, California, and was raised in Sacramento. I think I got it. The next week we recorded Macho Man (1978). I love a show thats got hookers in it I saw Seesaw (1973) four times just to see the hookers. Every time the dance numbers were over, shed go [slow, deliberate applause]. There were always stage-door Johnnies sitting in the front row. I dropped all of my art classes and took all theater classes. Nashville, Tennessee, We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions you may have and provide direction. Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. After leaving the group, he returned to his first love: architecture. Shes a really nice person, and she treats everyone fairly. In this exclusive interview with PopMatters, he retraces his 35 years with Village People and recalls how a gypsy kid from Sacramento secured a permanent place in pop culture history. Village People perform on Soul Train. Oops, something didn't work. I was working on a farm, re-weaving wicker furniture. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Nashville, TN Yet Lee makes no pretense about the sexual escapades of the group, composed primarily of gay men except for the two lead singers, first Victor Willis and later Ray Simpson. I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. Try again later. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. With his lean physique and winsome smile, David Hodo was the groups blonde bombshell, a natural pinup regularly featured in magazines like 16 and Tiger Beat. PopMatters is wholly independent, women-owned and operated. I could shout in tune but I was basically a dancer. Failed to report flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Quick-witted and straight-shooting, Hodo had an endearing personality underneath the tool belt and reflective shades. Family members linked to this person will appear here. They brought her to the boys dressing room. But architecture was his first love. I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? He was a genius. My father was into country/western music, which I hated because he wouldnt let me listen to my rock and roll. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. At that time, were you auditioning for musicals or more dramatic productions? She had to come backstage and see the dancers. }A resident of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, he died in December 2013 at the age of 67. Show your support. 6 to Apr. . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Their music could be viewed through more than one lens, from kid-friendly fun to adult fantasies laced with double entendres. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Years later, my best friend told me that Ellen was doing this Off-Broadway show Little Shop of Horrors (1982). Oops, we were unable to send the email. It wasnt a pop sound. Prior to that, Hodo performed as a chorus member in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Funny Girl". I grew up on a ranch in Rio Linda, outside Sacramento. I couldnt understand half of what he was saying. Thanks for your help! I was so scared. He is most well known as a member of the group Village People, in which he was the construction worker character from 1978 to 1982 and from 1987 to 2013. Another phenomenal talent. Send Flowers. Within two years, Hodo would win a role that lasted 35 years the Construction Worker in Village People. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Then she did the movie. I heard Poison Ivy by the Coasters and I was just mesmerized. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Then she said, Youre surely going to New York. That was the last we heard. I cant remember his name but he went on to do Irene. She was a teenager. It was one of the true highlights of my life., In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of David Hodo. From 1978 to 2013, Hodo secured his place in Pop Culture as the construction worker character in the group Village People. Katharine would sit way down in her seat. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. We are pleased to offer grief counseling as a part of our aftercare service. I think it lasted three days or something. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. from Austin, Mississippi, United States. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He thought anyone who worked in the arts was really gay, and he didnt want me to pursue it, so I was never given lessons.. I can tell you exactly. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Now they had smaller choruses and you were either a singer who could dance or a dancer who could sing. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. In the beginning, we stayed in great suites in huge hotels, and we ended in motels in places like Jersey. They said you need one more weeks employment. The group was huge in Japan and Australia. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Its a very friendly city. The Village People (Getty Images) Since The Village People are in the news again, we take a look at what the band is up to these days. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Add a Memory . When the show was over, the first thing she said was to take her back to see the dancers. She was very classy. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. DEFOOR, Mary Ann Mary Ann Minnich DeFoor, age 72, died peacefully on April 22, 2023. Also, he is an actor well-known for his acting roles in 'New York', 'Can't Stop The Music' and many others. IN THE CARE OF. A graveside service with military honors for Arnold will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. Darryl Randolph officiating. What is your earliest memory of music? I became a teenager at seven years-old. My roommates room was over the French laundry and my room was over the Chinese laundry. We knew she was very quiet and kind of quirky. Recommend . It was a tragedy. Tanya Tucker came to hang out with us before and after the show, then we all went out together and got really, really drunk.. Results 1-20 of 1,590 View Record Name Birth Date Publication Date Publication Place Relatives; To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info or Locationeven a guess will help.
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